dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: International Trade
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Decision Summary
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact for the appeal. The AAO also noted on the merits that the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary had the required one year of qualifying employment abroad, as the evidence indicated he was an independent contractor rather than an employee of the foreign entity.
Criteria Discussed
One Year Of Continuous Foreign Employment Employee Vs. Independent Contractor Status Qualifying Relationship (Affiliate)
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